Elevate Yourself: Public Speaking Academy

Schedule

Wed Jan 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

TBC | Manchester, EN

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Over this full day, highly interactive workshop, Ilona will explore all aspects of public speaking and give opportunities to practice.
About this Event

- Plan an engaging speech for any audience

- Overcome your nerves and make a connection

- Deliver with impact and be remembered for the right reasons

This full day course will explore all aspects of public speaking and give plenty of opportunities to practise in a safe and supportive environment. Please come prepared to contribute to all exercises and to offer encouragement to fellow delegates.

Topics include: overcoming nerves; discovering your purpose; five questions to plan any speech; body language; and how to deliver with impact. Where possible, we will look to match graduates of the course with speaking opportunities for Elevate and/or partner organisations.

Price:

Member rate: £125 + VAT

Non-member rate: £250 + VAT

Elevate members may also be entitled to a free place, depending on your level of membership. Please contact us directly to book. If you would like more information on becoming a member of Elevate, please contact Katie – [email protected].

About the trainer

Ilona Alcock is co-founder of Elevate and has hosted a wide range of events, including conferences, panel discussions and award ceremonies. She used to be a very nervous public speaker and has developed her skills and confidence through JCI UK, a not-for-profit leadership organisation. This lead to entering international competitions (making the European finals of both debating and public speaking) and discovering a love for training. Ilona has since trained across the UK and Europe and is always delighted to see her graduates on stage. Alongside running Elevate, Ilona is a Senator of JCI UK and trustee of animal welfare charity, Feathers Together.

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Where is it happening?

TBC, TBC, Manchester, United Kingdom

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